Albergo Elvezia — Restaurant in Circolo di Taverne

I stayed here because Lugano, Locarno and Bellinzona prices were a bit high. I didn't get a chance to see any of Rivera and with this hotel being placed right across from the station had no reason to wander town.||||The hosts English was almost non-existant, but my slowly deteriorating German was adequate enough, so I'd recommend making sure you have some Italian, French or German to hand if you're an English speaker.||||I had the room with "private external bathroom" which I had been assuming was just an odd way of saying "shared barthroom" however it turned out this really was a private bathroom just across the corridor from the room, the room itself was a decent size with doors opening onto the roof space of the ground floor (flat roof) and a reasonable view.||||Breakfast was decent, but bar prices were a bit steep compared to the rooms (although, I had just been in Italy so maybe it was just the shock of going back to Swiss prices)||||Nice place, comfortable, well connected on the main railway line between Milan and Zuirich/Luzern for Bellinzona and Lugano and 1 change for Locarno, very...

We enjoyed two nights at Albergo Elvezia recently as we wanted to explore Monte Tamaro and the nearby Splash and Spa. The hotel is almost directly across from the train station on the main street, so very easy to find. We drove from Italy and were pleased to find plenty free parking at the rear of the hotel.||||We were on the third floor in a large, clean family room with an amazing view of Monte Tamaro. Each morning the curtains were thrown wide to enjoy the changing colours as the sun hit the mountain - such a beautiful way to start the day!||||Our booking included breakfast and it was plentiful. Something for everyone - cereal, yogurt, meat, cheese, bread, cakes, etc. The staff were friendly and helpful without exception.||||The cable car for Monte Tamaro and the Splash & Spa were less than 10 minutes walk away from the hotel - just follow the blue dots on...

We enjoyed two nights at Albergo Elvezia recently as we wanted to explore Monte Tamaro and the nearby Splash and Spa. The hotel is almost directly across from the train station on the main street, so very easy to find. We drove from Italy and were pleased to find plenty free parking at the rear of the hotel.||||We were on the third floor in a large, clean family room with an amazing view of Monte Tamaro. Each morning the curtains were thrown wide to enjoy the changing colours as the sun hit the mountain - such a beautiful way to start the day!||||Our booking included breakfast and it was plentiful. Something for everyone - cereal, yogurt, meat, cheese, bread, cakes, etc. The staff were friendly and helpful without exception.||||The cable car for Monte Tamaro and the Splash & Spa were less than 10 minutes walk away from the hotel - just follow the blue dots on...